PH, US forces complete 4th maritime drill in West Philippine Sea for 2026 (opens original article in a new tab)

Philippine and US naval and air forces completed their fourth bilateral maritime cooperative activity in the West Philippine Sea, focusing on interoperability and coordination through various exercises.

• PH and US forces conducted fourth maritime drill in West Philippine Sea from June 14-19, 2026
• Exercises included VBSS, search and rescue, communication drills, and joint fires rehearsals
• AFP stated the MCA aimed to enhance maritime domain awareness and coordination between forces